New Jersey General Assembly District 5
Next vote Tue, Nov 2, 2027 · Represented by Bill Moen Democratic, Bill Spearman Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
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- Last election
- Bill Spearman (Democratic) won by 0.1 points, 2025
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- 2 seats in this district
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History (30 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 140,257
- Election day
- November 4, 2025
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Same as today
New Jersey General Assembly District 5, 1971 to 2025, 2025, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill SpearmanWon(incumbent)Name as filed: William W. Spearman Democratic 49,36935.2% DemocraticBill MoenWon(incumbent)Name as filed: William F. Moen Jr. Democratic 49,25835.1% RepublicanNilsa Gonzalez Republican 20,23314.4% RepublicanConstance Ditzel Republican 20,22514.4% OtherRobin Brownfield Other 1,1720.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 74,135
- Election day
- November 7, 2023
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Same as today
New Jersey General Assembly District 5, 1971 to 2025, 2023, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill SpearmanWon(incumbent)Name as filed: William W. Spearman Democratic 25,94435.0% DemocraticBill MoenWon(incumbent)Name as filed: William F. Moen Jr. Democratic 25,75734.7% RepublicanJoe Miller Republican 11,38615.4% RepublicanYalinda Pagan Republican 11,04814.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 105,921
- Election day
- November 2, 2021
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
New Jersey General Assembly District 5, 1971 to 2025, 2021, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill MoenWon(incumbent)Name as filed: William F. Moen Jr. Democratic 30,44228.7% DemocraticBill SpearmanWon(incumbent)Name as filed: William W. Spearman Democratic 30,05928.4% RepublicanSamuel Dimatteo Republican 23,00721.7% RepublicanSean Sepsey Republican 22,41321.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 65,442
- Election day
- November 5, 2019
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
New Jersey General Assembly District 5, 1971 to 2025, 2019, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill SpearmanWonName as filed: William W. Spearman Democratic 22,28234.0% DemocraticBill MoenWonName as filed: William F. Moen Jr. Democratic 21,46032.8% RepublicanNicholas Kush Republican 10,98716.8% RepublicanKevin Ehret Republican 10,71316.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 84,632
- Election day
- November 7, 2017
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
New Jersey General Assembly District 5, 1971 to 2025, 2017, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatricia Egan JonesWon(incumbent) Democratic 29,28234.6% DemocraticArthur BarclayWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,54432.5% RepublicanTeresa L. Gordon Republican 14,18116.8% RepublicanKevin Ehret Republican 13,62516.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 49,325
- Election day
- November 3, 2015
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
New Jersey General Assembly District 5, 1971 to 2025, 2015, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatricia Egan JonesWon Democratic 16,76634.0% DemocraticArthur BarclayWon Democratic 15,79732.0% RepublicanKeith A. Walker Republican 8,71717.7% RepublicanKevin P. Ehret Republican 8,04516.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 84,739
- Election day
- November 5, 2013
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
New Jersey General Assembly District 5, 1971 to 2025, 2013, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAngel FuentesWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,16729.7% DemocraticGilbert L. WilsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,76129.2% RepublicanDavid Ragonese Republican 17,77421.0% RepublicanGeorge Wagoner Republican 17,03720.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 61,628
- Election day
- November 8, 2011
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
New Jersey General Assembly District 5, 1971 to 2025, 2011, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGilbert L. WilsonWon Democratic 17,69128.7% DemocraticAngel FuentesWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,58628.5% RepublicanWilliam Levins Republican 13,57522.0% RepublicanTerrell A. Ratliff Republican 12,77620.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 82,132
- Election day
- November 3, 2009
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2001 to 2010)
New Jersey General Assembly District 5, 1971 to 2025, 2009, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDonald W. NorcrossWon Democratic 25,38430.9% DemocraticAngel FuentesWon Democratic 25,18830.7% RepublicanBrian Kluchnick Republican 15,81219.3% RepublicanStepfanie Velezgentry Republican 15,74819.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 54,538
- Election day
- November 6, 2007
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2001 to 2010)
New Jersey General Assembly District 5, 1971 to 2025, 2007, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe RobertsWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,55432.2% DemocraticNilsa Cruz-PerezWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,97829.3% RepublicanEdward Torres Republican 9,13616.8% RepublicanJonathan Mangel Republican 9,07016.6% GreenRichard L. Giovanoni Green 1,4192.6% GreenMark Heacock Green 1,3812.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 65,794
- Election day
- November 8, 2005
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2001 to 2010)
New Jersey General Assembly District 5, 1971 to 2025, 2005, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph J. Roberts Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 29,89345.4% DemocraticNilsa Cruz-PerezWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,95542.5% IndependentRichard L. Giovanoni Independent 3,4295.2% IndependentMark Heacock Independent 3,3865.2% IndependentKevin Ferrizzi Independent 1,1311.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 66,500
- Election day
- November 4, 2003
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2001 to 2010)
New Jersey General Assembly District 5, 1971 to 2025, 2003, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph J. Roberts Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 21,60832.5% DemocraticNilsa Cruz-PerezWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,26030.5% RepublicanJeffrey R. Kugler Republican 12,46718.8% RepublicanEddie Torres Republican 12,16518.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 74,970
- Election day
- November 6, 2001
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2001 to 2010)
New Jersey General Assembly District 5, 1971 to 2025, 2001, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph J. Roberts Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 32,22443.0% DemocraticNilsa Cruz-PerezWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,08740.1% RepublicanElla Hilton Republican 12,65916.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,265
- Election day
- November 2, 1999
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1991 to 2000)
New Jersey General Assembly District 5, 1971 to 2025, 1999, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph J. Roberts Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 18,42943.6% DemocraticNilsa Cruz-PerezWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,39838.8% RepublicanWilliam Spencer Republican 7,43817.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 72,560
- Election day
- November 4, 1997
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1991 to 2000)
New Jersey General Assembly District 5, 1971 to 2025, 1997, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph J. Roberts Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 31,89844.0% DemocraticNilsa Cruz-PerezWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,91839.9% RepublicanJoe Smiriglio Republican 11,74416.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 60,259
- Election day
- November 7, 1995
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1991 to 2000)
New Jersey General Assembly District 5, 1971 to 2025, 1995, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph J. Roberts Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 20,61834.2% DemocraticNilsa Cruz-PerezWon Democratic 19,00631.5% RepublicanDavid Brodecki Republican 10,63517.6% RepublicanJoe Delgado Republican 10,00016.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 82,749
- Election day
- November 2, 1993
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1991 to 2000)
New Jersey General Assembly District 5, 1971 to 2025, 1993, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWayne R. BryantWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,90534.9% DemocraticJoseph J. Roberts Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 28,73934.7% RepublicanHans Berg Republican 12,85115.5% RepublicanMerle Ways Republican 12,25414.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 76,235
- Election day
- November 5, 1991
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1991 to 2000)
New Jersey General Assembly District 5, 1971 to 2025, 1991, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWayne R. BryantWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,59232.3% DemocraticJoseph J. Roberts Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 24,32231.9% RepublicanWalter Jost Republican 14,12418.5% RepublicanJohn Randall Republican 13,19717.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 87,445
- Election day
- November 7, 1989
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1981 to 1990)
New Jersey General Assembly District 5, 1971 to 2025, 1989, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWayne R. BryantWon(incumbent) Democratic 32,47937.1% DemocraticJoseph J. Roberts Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 31,90636.5% RepublicanJay L. Scott Republican 11,77913.5% RepublicanRaymond R. Groller Republican 11,28112.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 72,200
- Election day
- November 3, 1987
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1981 to 1990)
New Jersey General Assembly District 5, 1971 to 2025, 1987, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWayne R. BryantWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,21434.9% DemocraticJoseph J. Roberts Jr.Won Democratic 24,66834.2% RepublicanRaymond R. Groller Republican 11,48315.9% RepublicanJose Dejesus Jr. Republican 10,83515.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,976
- Election day
- not on file
- Type
- Special election
- District map
- Older district map (1981 to 1990)
New Jersey General Assembly District 5, 1971 to 2025, 1987, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph J. Roberts Jr.Won Democratic 4,80980.5% RepublicanJose Dejesus Jr. Republican 1,16719.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 73,905
- Election day
- November 5, 1985
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1981 to 1990)
New Jersey General Assembly District 5, 1971 to 2025, 1985, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrancis J. GormanWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,82830.9% DemocraticWayne R. BryantWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,69130.7% RepublicanCharles E. Brimm Republican 14,51419.6% RepublicanWiiliam M. Terrell Republican 13,87218.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 69,027
- Election day
- November 8, 1983
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1981 to 1990)
New Jersey General Assembly District 5, 1971 to 2025, 1983, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWayne R. BryantWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,69134.3% DemocraticFrancis J. GormanWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,29533.8% RepublicanMarion Conover Republican 11,26816.3% RepublicanJohn N. Donis Republican 10,77315.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 91,136
- Election day
- November 3, 1981
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1981 to 1990)
New Jersey General Assembly District 5, 1971 to 2025, 1981, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrancis J. GormanWon Democratic 32,78836.0% DemocraticWayne R. BryantWon Democratic 32,44235.6% RepublicanJoseph N. Azzari Republican 12,70813.9% RepublicanMilton E. Minus Sr. Republican 12,00713.2% OtherMilton V. Miller Other 1,1911.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,943
- Election day
- November 6, 1979
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1980)
New Jersey General Assembly District 5, 1971 to 2025, 1979, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticErnest F. SchuckWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,64039.7% DemocraticWalter RandWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,41239.2% RepublicanRobert J. Venuti Republican 8,70418.5% OtherJack B. Bowell Other 6741.4% OtherJulius Levin Other 5131.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 75,275
- Election day
- November 8, 1977
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1980)
New Jersey General Assembly District 5, 1971 to 2025, 1977, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticErnest F. SchuckWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,74932.9% DemocraticWalter RandWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,32032.3% RepublicanJohn W. Troutman Sr. Republican 12,87917.1% RepublicanGeorge F. Geist Jr. Republican 12,84417.1% IndependentElbridge C. Hollaway II Independent 4830.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 68,455
- Election day
- November 4, 1975
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1980)
New Jersey General Assembly District 5, 1971 to 2025, 1975, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticErnest F. SchuckWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,16632.4% DemocraticWalter RandWon Democratic 21,15730.9% RepublicanHarold A. Miller Republican 12,16817.8% RepublicanJack W. Yeager Republican 12,07117.6% OtherJulius Levin Other 4810.7% OtherSamuel Cinger Other 4120.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,012
- Election day
- not on file
- Type
- Special election
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1980)
New Jersey General Assembly District 5, 1971 to 2025, 1975, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRonald J. CasellaWon Democratic 21,55163.4% RepublicanHarold A. Miller Republican 12,46136.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 77,922
- Election day
- November 6, 1973
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1980)
New Jersey General Assembly District 5, 1971 to 2025, 1973, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames J. FlorioWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,44935.2% DemocraticErnest F. SchuckWon Democratic 25,58532.8% RepublicanCphilip Murray Jr. Republican 12,28115.8% RepublicanPhilip Wolf Republican 11,71315.0% OtherRaymond V. Miller Other 4070.5% OtherFrank J. Paradise Other 3290.4% OtherDonald R. Macluckie Other 1580.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 116,995
- Election day
- November 2, 1971
- District map
- Older district map (1971 to 1972)
New Jersey General Assembly District 5, 1971 to 2025, 1971, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoseph E. RobertsonWon(incumbent) Republican 57,49449.1% DemocraticJohn C. Manna Democratic 55,23047.2% OtherWarren Disbrow Other 4,2713.6%
- 2023 and 2025: New Jersey Division of Elections official general election lists 2023 and 2025, retrieved Oct 28, 2026
- 1971 to 2021: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source
Last contest in this district on file: 2025.
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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; New Jersey Division of Elections official general election lists 2023 and 2025 (US state public record), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.
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DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), New Jersey Division of Elections official general election lists 2023 and 2025Data as of Oct 28, 2026